The Benefits of Renting a House:

1. More indoor and outdoor space. Typically, a house is going to provide you with more square footage inside as well as a front and back yard. If you've got pets, children or a need for storage , this could be a huge incentive.

2. Parking. While many apartments come with a covered or uncovered parking spot, a large number of urban apartments and older buildings, do not. If you have a vehicle or two, you may want to look at renting a home with a driveway and/or garage.

3. Privacy. Typically, a house is going to give you a lot more privacy. With no neighbors listening through the walls or complaining about your footsteps over thier heads, you have a lot more freedom in a home.

The Benefits of Renting an Apartment:

1. Low maintenance. Depending on your rental agreement, renting a house may also mean mowing the lawn, maintaining the flower beds and/or general upkeep of the house. In an apartment, the common grounds and outdoor maintenance are all taken care of for you.

2. Professional management. Typically, homes are rented by individual property owners while apartments are managed by a building supervisor and a property management firm. This means you have onsite, local access to professional support.

3. Amenities.  Most apartments offer great amenties such as pools, workout facilities, sport courts, laundry rooms, etc.  You can search for the apartment community that has the perfect amenties for you.